The aim of the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme is to provide the children of those whose death is attributable to service a head start in life by enabling them to progress in their post-16 education. An application must be made for each year of...
The FiMT Research Centre conference will be held on 13 May 2024 in London and provides a platform for individuals from across service provision, government, and research to present topical evidence involving the Armed Forces Community. The theme for 2024 is...
A group of eight young people, aged between 13 and 19 years, all bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces, visited Mrs Murty, wife of the Prime Minister, at 10 Downing Street to discuss their ideas to make a positive change within the...
The Army Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant of £45,000 to the Army Families Federation towards its support for Army families. The Army Families Federation (AFF) is an independent charity for serving soldiers and their families. It works closely with the MOD...
BFBS Academy has announced the launch of Social Media Specialists, a free course open to the broader military community, including the partners of UK military personnel, veterans, and their partners, offering them the opportunity to upskill in social media...
Following on from the Armed Forces Covenant consultation last year, the latest developments in the plan to target Covenant funding where it’s needed most have been announced. Over the next three years, they’ll address the challenges and disadvantage faced by...